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Nuclear Engineer

$52 - $135 per hour
Temporary

Averro

Employment Type: Long-term contracts. Eligible for unlimited extensions and able to stay fully remote for entirety of contract.

Pay Range: $52-135 hr depending on the specific role, experience & location

*Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and location where candidate lives.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

Our advanced nuclear client is seeking multiple Mid to Sr. Nuclear Engineers across a range of disciplines to support the continued development and scaling of next-generation reactor technology.

We are actively hiring engineers with experience in:

  • System Design Engineering (reactor systems integration & multidisciplinary coordination)
  • CFD & Thermal Analysis (thermal-hydraulics, heat transfer, fluid modeling)
  • Safety Analysis (licensing support, accident analysis, PRA, transient modeling)
  • Fuel Handling & Core Component Design
  • Fluids & Thermal Systems Engineering
  • Plant Integration & Balance of Plant

This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced reactor development at a pivotal time in the industry. Ideal candidates will have experience in nuclear power, advanced reactors (SFR, SMR, Gen IV), DOE or commercial nuclear environments, and a strong understanding of regulatory and safety requirements.

Nuclear industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly within commercial nuclear operations, DOE programs, or advanced reactor development environments.

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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